AgenciesMotor neuron disease (MND) does not have a cure now, and it is terminal. The legendary Stephen Hawking suffered from the same disease. Some researchers at the University of Aberdeen found MND proteins in the gut long before any symptoms linked with the brain appeared in the patients.
Apart from the brain, the disease also affects other body parts. A couple of common changes are in the gut and weight loss. There is a changed bowel habit. A stool sample or gut biopsy might be enough to detect Motor Neuron Disease.
Recent studies have revealed that the proteins found in MND could be found in lymph nodes, skin, gut and other tissues. It happens before the symptoms appear. A doctor said it was a significant finding to understand more about the disease. It can be a critical step in detecting, preventing and curing the disease. Early detection of the disease can be really helpful.
Apart from the brain, the disease also affects other body parts. A couple of common changes are in the gut and weight loss. There is a changed bowel habit.
Where can the MND proteins be found even before symptoms appear?
Studies revealed that MND proteins could be found in lymph nodes, skin, gut, and other tissues. It happens before the symptoms appear.
Is motor neuron disease curable?
Unfortunately, motor neuron disease is not curable.
Apart from the brain, the disease also affects other body parts. A couple of common changes are in the gut and weight loss. There is a changed bowel habit. A stool sample or gut biopsy might be enough to detect Motor Neuron Disease.
Recent studies have revealed that the proteins found in MND could be found in lymph nodes, skin, gut and other tissues. It happens before the symptoms appear. A doctor said it was a significant finding to understand more about the disease. It can be a critical step in detecting, preventing and curing the disease. Early detection of the disease can be really helpful.
FAQs
Which body parts does MND affect?Apart from the brain, the disease also affects other body parts. A couple of common changes are in the gut and weight loss. There is a changed bowel habit.
Where can the MND proteins be found even before symptoms appear?
Studies revealed that MND proteins could be found in lymph nodes, skin, gut, and other tissues. It happens before the symptoms appear.
Is motor neuron disease curable?
Unfortunately, motor neuron disease is not curable.
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